News published on Federal Newswire in February 2021

News from February 2021


News Release: A former financial analyst has been charged with defrauding the North Texas Business Alliance (NTBA) out of more than $1.4 million in rebate funds, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.


Former Missouri Resident Admits Role in Odometer Roll Back Scheme

News Release: SUSAN L. CUNNINGHAM, 48, of Monroe, Connecticut, formerly of Blue Springs, Missouri, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea to one count of wire fraud stemming from the sale of numerous used vehicles with altered odometers.


Doctor Sentenced for Role in Unlawful Distribution of Opioids

News Release: Doctor Sentenced for Role in Unlawful Distribution of Opioids.


Judge sentences former Centralia police officer caught in sting trying to have sex with teen

News Release: ST. LOUIS - United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced Clint Patrick Baer to 96 months in prison today. The 42-year-old Centralia, Missouri resident pleaded guilty, in October, to using interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.



Seven individuals indicted on federal firearms charges under agencies' collaborative effort

News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: Seven defendants face federal felony firearms charges after indictment by a U.S. District Court grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia.


U.S. Decision To Reengage with the UN Human Rights Council

Release: The Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on democracy, human rights, and equality. Effective use of multilateral tools is an important element of that vision, and in that regard the President has instructed the Department of State to reengage immediately and robustly with the UN Human Rights Council.


Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Federal Drug Crime

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that Luis Eduardo Martinez-Torres, 23, of Mexico, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine.


Alleged White Nationalist Charged With Gun Crime

News Release: An alleged white nationalist apparently intent on killing members of the Jewish faith has been charged with a federal firearm offense, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah.


Seminole County Man Charged With COVID Relief Fraud

News Release: Orlando, Florida - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Don V. Cisternino (45, Chuluota) with two counts of wire fraud, three counts of aggravated identity theft, and three counts of illegal monetary transactions. If convicted, Cisternino faces a maximum...


Foxx Statement at Committee Organizational Meeting

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a full committee organizational meeting ...


CBO Says Democrats’ Radical Wage Hike Will Destroy Jobs

News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report predicting devastating job losses if the national minimum wage is increased to $15, as required by Democrat-authored H.R. 603 (Rep. Scott (D-VA)) and S. 53 (Sen. Sanders (D-VT))...


Grenada Independence Day

Release: On behalf of the government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada on the 47th anniversary of your independence.


Grenada Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada on the 47th anniversary of your independence.


Statement on the Death of Secretary George Shultz

News Release: George Shultz was a legend. As Secretary of State, he helped achieve the greatest geopolitical feat of the age: a peaceful end to the Cold War. He negotiated landmark arms control agreements with the Soviet Union and, after leaving office, continued to fight for a world free of nuclear weapons. He also ...


Houthi Attacks Impacting Civilians

News Release: As the President is taking steps to end the war in Yemen and Saudi Arabia has endorsed a negotiated settlement, the United States is deeply troubled by continued Houthi attacks. We call on the Houthis to immediately cease attacks impacting civilian areas inside Saudi Arabia and to halt any new military ...


Meeks, McCaul Statement on Day of Solidarity with Belarus

News Release: Washington, DC - To mark six months of peaceful protest, February 7 has been proclaimed the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. To recognize the day, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory W. Meeks and Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement...


Houthi Attacks Impacting Civilians

Release: As the President is taking steps to end the war in Yemen and Saudi Arabia has endorsed a negotiated settlement, the United States is deeply troubled by continued Houthi attacks. We call on the Houthis to immediately cease attacks impacting civilian areas inside Saudi Arabia and to halt any new military...


Grenada Independence Day

Release: On behalf of the government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Grenada on the 47th anniversary of your independence.


McCaul, Meeks Statement on Day of Solidarity with Belarus

News Release: Washington, DC - To mark six months of peaceful protest, February 7 has been proclaimed the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. To recognize the day, Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement.